Tips for Effective Hand Washing
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular washing of the hands is one of the most important tools that you can use to help prevent illness and infection, and curb the spread of such illness and infection. As a family caregiver, this principle is particularly important as you are caring for an […]
Is Your Parent’s Home Safe? Use this Checklist to Find Out
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares some startling statistics about seniors and falls. They say that one out of every four people who are aged 65 or older falls every year. Serious injuries occur in one out of every five of those falls. On top of the risk of falls, there are […]
How Can You Help Your Senior Manage Their Risk Factors for a Heart Attack After a Heart Attack?
A heart attack is a very serious and life-changing moment. As a family caregiver, when your aging parent suffers a heart attack, it is time for you to evaluate their lifestyle and make meaningful changes that will help them to stay healthier and reduce the risk that they will suffer another heart attack in the […]
Who Should Be on Your Parent’s Diabetes Care Team?
Diabetes is a complicated disease that has the potential to cause a variety of complications. Because there are so many facets to the care of someone with diabetes, having a diabetic care team can result in more effective management of the disease and reduce the chances of serious complications. If your parent has recently been […]
What Is the Best Way to Get Better Results from Joint Replacement Surgery?
If your senior parent has been told they need knee or hip replacement surgery to treat an arthritic joint, you may be worrying about their recovery and what can be done to improve the results. Usually, a person knows about an upcoming joint replacement surgery weeks ahead of time. The good news is that those […]
What Are the Symptoms of COPD?
Experts estimate that approximately 30 million people throughout the United States are living with COPD. This term, which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is actually a blanket term used to describe several different progressive lung diseases that make it challenging for a person to get sufficient airflow. As a family caregiver it is important […]
North Georgia Senior Resources Presents Annual Christmas Senior Celebration
Home Care Matters, along with all the members of the North Georgia Senior Resources group, is ready to celebrate with you. We hope to see you there. View the full flyer HERE.
What Types of Assistance Devices Might Your Senior Need to Manage Incontinence?
Incontinence is a problem that your aging adult can encounter for a variety of different reasons. How she handles it can make all the difference in whether this is a minor inconvenience or something that feels insurmountable to her. The right tools and devices make life easier for you, too. Incontinence Pads and Underwear. Depending […]
Your Parent Experienced Vasovagal Syncope – Should You Be Worried?
Charlie, an 84-year-old man, sat in his armchair watching his favorite team play football. During a break in the action, he got up to use the bathroom and collapsed on the floor. His family called 9-1-1 and he was rushed to the hospital. The emergency room doctors checked him out and determined that he had […]
Positive Health Wellness
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